Join us in honor of the World Oceans Day
Join us in honor of the World Oceans Day on Saturday, June 8th
Saturday June 8th, 2024
We will have a variety of workshops in addition to our on-going Art Lab
Free · All ages are welcome
Join us for the whole day or pick your favorite activity!
9:30 am -12 pm Over the East River And through Roosevelt Island Walk
Awake in Urban Nature Meditation led by Maho Kawachi
*meet at the Tram Station 2nd ave. and E. 60th St.
All events below are at Chan Space NY 219 East 60th st. (map)
1 – 2 Here on Earth Art Lab
Watch International films about water created by teens in our film workshops
Create Dear Body of Water A poetry and art collaborative community installation
Listen to Sonic portraits of the Hudson and East Rivers by Oliver Lyons
Look at Ocean photographs by Elizabeth Botero
2-2:45 Embracing Water: Art of Peace Meditation and Chinese Calligraphy led by Amy Hsu
Learn the ancient and meditative art of Chinese calligraphy. We will focus on the character 水 (shuǐ), which means “water,” a symbol of life and renewal. Through mindfulness and creativity, we will honor water’s essential role in our environment and our lives.
3 – 3:45 Moving like Water: Qigong & Taichi led by Viviane Chen
Qigong for healing, and a simple form of Taichi for flexibility of mind and body.
3 – 5 ClimART Cafe led by Jolly Patel
Co-hosted by Here on Earth and Climate Cafe. It will be an eventful afternoon filled with Tai-Chi followed by a discussion on climate emotions towards the current state of the environment. Come and engage with the climate community and explore the Here on Earth Art Lab.
Here On Earth highlights the partnership of science and art and is dedicated to deeper listening and looking. We teach classes and host events.